Altering or correcting a name

Eligibility

As a general rule, if you’re eligible to order the certificate, you’re eligible to amend the record. Some eligibility restrictions apply. Contact Vital Statistics for detailed information.

Cost

There is a $20 government fee for an amendment.

If the amendment is requested within 90 days of the event, there is no fee. For example: if you are correcting the spelling of a name on a birth record and the request is made within 90 days of the baby’s date of birth, there is no cost for the amendment.

An amendment fee may be paid by cheque or money order made out to the Government of Alberta. Do not send cash through the mail.

How to apply

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